Dining

The Natural Wine Trend Lands in Cleveland

I'm no sommelier, but I know enough about wine to not ruin a meal. But when I picked up the list at a trendy French bistro in New York City recently, I felt like an uncouth rube on his first day out in the Big City.

By Douglas Trattner 12/05/2018

Dining Lead

Shake Shack to Open Downtown Cleveland Location of its Popular Burger Concept

Ohio's first Shake Shack opened this summer at the Pinecrest development in Orange Village. Soon after that splashy opening we learned the the company...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 11, 2018 4:44 pm

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Tomorrow is the Day that Mason’s Creamery Reopens as Ramen Shop for the Winter

Update: At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, Mason's Creamery will reopen its doors after a brief hiatus as a winter-long ramen popup shop....

By Douglas Trattner Dec 11, 2018 9:38 am

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First Look: Flight Cleveland, Opening Next Week in Gordon Square

When Flight Cleveland (5712 Detroit Ave., 216-905-2533) opens next Friday in the Gordon Square neighborhood, it will likely become one of the most attractive...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 7, 2018 1:57 pm

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EDWINS Butcher Shop in Buckeye-Shaker Neighborhood to Open December 13

Since opening EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Brandon Chrostowski has been single-minded in his mission to provide a meaningful way forward for ex-convicts. That...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 6, 2018 10:35 am

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James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Author Michael Solomonov to Hold Book Signing at Mandel JCC Dec. 13

Michael Solomonov is a multiple James Beard award-winning chef and author based in Philadelphia. His modern takes on Israeli cooking at Zahav, which he...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 4, 2018 2:06 pm

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LBM Transforms Into Hog's Head Inn for Harry Potter Pop-Up Dec. 30

The cocktail wizards over at Lakewood's LBM are going full hog wild this holiday season, with a pop-up Harry Potter-themed night. Sunday, Dec. 30,...

By Laura Morrison Dec 4, 2018 10:22 am

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Mas Tacos in Painesville Thanks to Cocina Elvis, Now Open

Add Cocina Elvis (101 W Walnut Ave., 440-289-8504) to the growing list of delicious Mexican restaurants that are worthy of a drive to Painesville....

By Douglas Trattner Nov 29, 2018 3:31 pm

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After 11 Years, Paladar Latin Kitchen will Undergo Major Renovation

CEO and founder Andy Himmel would be the first one to tell you that after 11 years of rum-slinging, Paladar Latin Kitchen (28601 Chagrin...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 29, 2018 1:39 pm

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Banter to Unveil New Menu in Advance of Van Aken District Opening

This weekend’s Chill & Toast event at Van Aken District will serve as a sort of soft opening for Banter and other operators who...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 29, 2018 11:39 am

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Donutfest Returns to Cleveland for Third Year This Winter

If just the mere thought of eating round, fried dough makes you say, "mmmm, donuts," than the return of Cleveland Donutfest should be cause...

By Laura Morrison Nov 29, 2018 9:49 am

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For Service Par Excellence and an Atmosphere to Match, Look No Further Than the Bull and Bird in Chagrin Falls

Hold my calls. From now until the spring thaw you can find me marinating in the dining rooms of Bull and Bird, a cocoon-like environment...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 28, 2018

Dining Lead

Ushabu and Black Pig Chefs to Host Eight-Course Sake-Themed Bonanza

Combine the culinary talents of Ushabu chef Matthew Spinner and Black Pig chefs Michael Nowak and David Kocab with the encyclopedic enlightenment of two...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 26, 2018 11:43 am

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Geraci's New Outpost in Pepper Pike Struggles to Get Service on Par With Reliably Great Fare

After more than 60 years of doing business in University Heights, there's not much left to learn with respect to serving guests. Since 1956, Frances...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 21, 2018

Dining Lead

Miracle Pop-Up Bar Brings Christmas Cocktails Back to Cleveland

What began as a holiday-themed pop-up cocktail lounge in the midst of a New York City bar's construction five years ago, has now spread...

By Laura Morrison Nov 19, 2018 10:30 am

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Punch Bowl Social Opens New Indoor Mini Golf Course

As of yesterday morning, work crews were still putting the finishing touches on a makeover of Punch Bowl Social. But as of today, the...

By Jeff Niesel Nov 17, 2018 9:00 am

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Taco Bell Brings the Party to Downtown Cleveland With Reservation-Only Options

Taco Bell is getting into the party business. For the first time, the fast food chain (well known for its feeding of the late-night...

By Laura Morrison Nov 14, 2018 1:19 pm

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Trio Might Face an Uphill Battle, but It's Primed to Come Out on Top

It was approaching the end of autumn and I'd somehow missed every single clambake that had dotted my calendar. During that same period of time...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 14, 2018

Food Features

First Look: Barroco Arepa Bar, Opening This Week at Crocker Park

What started in 2011 as a modest Lakewood cafe (12906 Madison Ave., 216-221-8127) serving almost exclusively Colombian arepas has grown to become one of...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 12, 2018 10:04 am

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Prosperity Social Club to Host Its Annual Prohibition Repeal Party on December 2

A “noble experiment” that banned the consumption and sale of alcohol, Prohibition thankfully came to an end with the ratification of 21st Amendment on...

By Jeff Niesel Nov 11, 2018 9:24 am

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Brasa Grill Closes its Doors After 15 Years

Through a Facebook post, Brasa Grill, Cleveland’s first but no longer only, Brazilian steakhouse has announced that it has closed. The Warehouse District staple was...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 9, 2018 10:23 am

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Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink to Open Next Spring at Van Aken District

Since it was announced that James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz would be joining the roster of food and drink retailers at the Van...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 7, 2018 10:25 am

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